Sprouts
Eat more vegetables. Eat more fruit. Reduce saturated fats in your diet. Increase dietary fiber. Sprouted beans, seeds and grains are an excellent way to provide you with lots of protein - low fat, high fiber, and no cholesterol. Arugula, Alfalfa, Fenugreek, Lentil, Kamut, Azuki, Radish, Red Clover, Canola (Rapeseed), Black Mustard, Garbanzo, Wheat, Green Pea, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Mung, and Sunflower are some of the many items that in their dry state become "sprouts" once they have germinated after soaking in water.
Sprouting increases the nutritional value of beans, seeds and grains - the starches are converted into sugars, which make fresh sprouts easy to digest. Note: Chinese physicians prescribed sprouts for many disorders as far back as 5,000 years ago, as they recognized their nutritional, curative properties. When added to salads, sandwiches, soups, stir fries, or eaten out-of-hand, you will be adding huge boosts of nutrition to your diet! An example of increased nutrition is alfalfa sprouts: they contain every essential amino acid, and therefore provide complete protein. In addtition, they are a good source of vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, D, E, F, K, and U, and minerals including calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. Medical research indicates that fresh alfalfa sprouts can be use in treating many disorders. They are a natural diuretic, and alkalise and detoxify the body, especially the liver - the filtering organ. Nutritionists recognize fresh sprouts as one of the few complete foods. Essene breads are made entirely from sprouted grains - the sprouts are dried, ground into flour, rehydrated and baked - a delicious, wholesome bread!
Sprouts are defined as a vegetable seed that just begins growing - sprouts are the first edible shoots. Sprouts provide unique flavors, and can vary in texture and taste. There are the spicy sprouts -- like radish and onion, and hardy sprouts - like mung beans that are excellent in cooked dishes. The delicate sprouts like alfalfa, arugula and pea shoots are excellent when used in salads and sandwiches.